If you are one of the millions of Americans whose family "car" is a pick-up truck, you hold the key to what is fast becoming the most luxurious recreational vehicle lifestyles in North America!
The power and weight-carrying capacity of the pick-up make it the ideal tow vehicle for the modern fifth wheel travel trailer. While mini-vans and passenger sedans can tow travel trailers up to about 6,000 pounds, the pick-up truck can handle up to double that amount... all you have to do is install a fifth wheel hitch, and you can tour the continent in style.
The modern fifth-wheel travel trailer is available in a range of sizes from 20 to 40 feet. While the smaller trailers are great for touring, the larger models encompass some of the most luxurious features available in RV's today.
If you've never had the opportunity to look inside a full-size fifth wheel travel trailer, you're in for a very pleasant surprise. The larger models, in the 36 to 40 foot range, are often equipped with slide-out sections, increasing the usable width of the interior from 8 feet to up to 14 feet. Many fifth wheels incorporate two or more slide-out sections, enhancing the interior space in the living and bedroom areas of the vehicle.
Inside the 2005 Alfa See Ya! Gold 5th Wheel is as spacious as some traditional homes.
The design of the fifth-wheel travel trailer lends itself to a "split-level" interior floor plan. Generally, the elevated section at the front of the trailer is used for the master bedroom, although some of the more luxurious designs incorporate a sitting room, complete with panoramic picture windows. Plush pile carpeting and elegant decor rival the most tastefully decorated home - hardly what you would expect to find attached to a pick-up truck, unless you have already been introduced to the RV lifestyle!
The central section of the full-size fifth wheel travel trailer includes kitchen, dining, and livingroom areas, often appointed with the very latest in appliances and entertainment facilities. It isn't unusual to see a fifth wheel travel trailer with a satellite dish on the roof, and some include a special cabinet for on-board washer/dryer facilities.
Fifth wheel trailer owners generally spend their summers in Canada, and head south for the winter. They enjoy the comforts of their RV lifestyle throughout the year. The fifth wheel concept offers the most versatile RV combination - the trailer can be hooked up to campground facilities, and the truck can be used independently for indefinite periods. In a matter of minutes, the trailer can be prepared for touring, and you're off to explore another campground, or another country!
The fifth wheel travel trailer is one of the most versatile RV models available today. Your local RV dealer can show you a full range of fifth wheels, suitable for all types of pick-up trucks.
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